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Both rescue professionals and recreational boaters will really love the features of the NRS Pilot Knife. Not only does its unique design attract attention, the sheath provides convenient access and release of the knife when you need it most.

Both rescue professionals and recreational boaters will really love the features of the NRS Pilot and Co-Pilot Knife. Not only does their unique design attract attention, their sheath provides convenient access and release of the knife when you need it most.

No, it does not have screws. It does not need them… Pretty much all PDF's have a square or diamond shaped thing on the front of the vest for attaching things (like the knife) to. The back of the knife case has a (slide-on) clip for clipping directly onto this piece of the vest. But one thing… This clip is very difficult to remove once you have put it on the vest, so before you put it on, make sure the position you plan to use, is the correct one for you. Hope that helps. Good luck. :-)

Answered on 12/15/2013 by Utah Dave from Logan, Utah

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No there is only a clip that fits on the square attachment mount on most pfdsSent from my iPhone

Answered on 12/14/2013 by Anonymous

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The knife case has a clip to clip it to a plastic receptacle that mostmodern quality life jackets have.

No it does not have screws. It uses the standard rescue pfd plastic clip.Sent from my iPod

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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No screws to secure to pfd. simply a place where you attach it to pfd accessory strap that wraps around the shoulder strap. Mineworks great and is easy to unleash the blade when you need it, whether it's for a life saving slice or for spreading that creamcheese on your favorite bagel!!

Answered on 12/13/2013 by kokopelli from Hood River, OR

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I don't recall if screws were supplied for the case.However, I attached mine to my PFD with nylon zip ties, cinched up tight.Mark

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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No, there are no screws for mounting, but there is a very durable clip on the back that clips onto the PFD at the bracket on the front. I have never had the knife come loose or come off of the PFD accidentally. Once it is placed in the bracket, it is a very solid fit. You can remove it to make adjustments if you need to but it will not accidentally come dislodged from your PFD. Notice the square patch on the left side. That is where the knife goes. It can be mounted horizontal or vertical on the vest.

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Joe from South East

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The knife attaches to a PFD lash tab with a plastic clip located on the back of the knife sheath.

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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The sheath has a clip that clips to a lash tab on your PFD. There are no screws. It can also be clipped to a belt.

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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It does not come with screws. It has a clip with a lip that wraps a strap loop on my vest. It stays very secure during very high activity level. It has never come off. By memory I think it does have appropriate void space to use a pan head screw with a button/acorn lock nut to screw to a vest.Aaron Adams

No screws, the sheath is one-piece, molded ABS plastic. Most pfd's have asquare tab that it will attach to. It stays very secure on my Ninja. Ilove mine.

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Runner Mike from Kansas City, Missouri

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No it has a securement clip. You can clip it to the webbing on the buckle of your pfd if your pfd doesn't have one of those rubber attachment squares built into it. It Barley clips into my big water jacket but the knife is very nice.

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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It doesn't have screws but a clip on it to attach to lash tabs.-RichardSent from my iPhone

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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It doesn't have any screws, just a big clip to the pdf tab.

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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It doesn't have screws, but a clip in the back. The clip is pretty hardy. I have it strapped to my Astral PFD - It's been through some pretty gnarly whitewater and survived waves in the Atlantic ocean from beach launches in my sea kayak. Hope this helps.

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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The knife sheath does not have screws; it has a clip on the back thateasily hooks on to the lash tab or could fit into a zippered pocket (ifthere is no lash tab).

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Phil from Saint Cloud, MN

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No it slides into an opening on your PFD and it is very secure.Sent from my iPad

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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No there is a clip that attaches to your pdfSent from my iPhone

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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No. It clips into a plastic attachment point that are on all white waterPFD’s. Some PFD’s have multiple attachment points. It’s very secure andthe sheath is almost impossible to get out once you clip it in.

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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Hi Hannah,No it does not.Ham Robbins"A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a freestate, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, SHALL NOT BEINFRINGED"

Answered on 12/13/2013 by Anonymous

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Actually there are no screws, only a clip that is part of the sheath. Fits pretty securely to the pre installed attachment points on my NRS Chinook PFD. It doesn't quite lay flat and sort of lops forward so I have it on the shoulder strap on my upper chest.CraigSent from my iPad

I thought it was funny that the blunt side was advertised as an excellent cream cheese spreader whe I purchased it! As it turns out, that's about all it truly is goodfor!! Still like the knife.

Answered on 8/17/2013 by kokopelli from Hood River, OR

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Just for starters, I’ve used it for leverage to use on things that are jammed or frozen together. (In Alaska it happens!)

Answered on 8/13/2013 by Anonymous

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Chris,From what I understand it is supposed to be used around inflatables, rafts,etc. It prevents an accidental puncture of the boat. Interestingly, notlong after purchasing it, I took a whitewater rescue class. We were taughtthat in a desperate situation you might sometimes want to puncture a raftas a last ditch effort to unpin someone. Hope this help.

Answered on 8/12/2013 by Dan from Worcester Mass.

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I use the blunt side of the blade to spread hummus or peanut butter on my bagel. I think it's meant to be used for utilitarian purposes and not for cutting.Ted Wright

Answered on 8/12/2013 by Anonymous

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Hmmm.... I've considered this myself and opted not to sharpen, thinkingthat for emergency use you use that area to get under the rope or whateverwithout cutting yourself and then use the serrated edges for cutting theline.Paul

Answered on 8/12/2013 by Anonymous

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This message was originally HTML formatted. View in a HTML capable client to see the original version.\r\n\r\nThe blunt side of the knife is for spreading peanut butter so you dont dull the sharp edge when needed in an emergency.

Answered on 8/11/2013 by Noreen from Bluff, UT

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In rafting you don't want an unintentional puncture = blunt point

Answered on 8/11/2013 by Anonymous

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I believe it's real intent is to be a flathead screwdriver and the end of the hand is a glass breaker. I have tested the bottle opener on numerous occasions and it works great.CraigSent from my iPad

Answered on 8/11/2013 by Anonymous

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As a dive/rescue blade you don't want to have points moving around your air hoses if you are entangled in weeds, straps, rope, or any other hazard you can cut free of. Especially in zero visibility environments or extreme cold environment where dexterity can be an issue. I would personally not sharpen the tip if an intended purpose of the blade is for rescue, whether self or others. Hope his helps.

Answered on 8/11/2013 by Anonymous

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Chris, the blunt tip has a purpose, that of protecting a person you are rescuing. Often if you have a person trapped in a boat or wrapped in rope or webbing and you're trying to cut them loose you want to avoid harming them with the knife you're using to cut them free.

Answered on 8/11/2013 by Clyde from NRS

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I have used it as a screwdriver and a wedge/lever. Given the nature of the knife and the purposes for which I purchased it, I did not want to have two sharp edges.Sent from my iPhone

Answered on 8/11/2013 by Anonymous

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I am thinking it was a safety issue, that is if you need to get the blade in a tight place such as next to skin to say cut a tangled rope or strap away from a struggling person it would be less likely to accidently cut them. On the other hand if you are in a hurry you still have to have the blade turned the right way so there is a down side both ways.Sent from my iPad

Not sure if one is better than the other. I purchased the black one and is seems to just be a matte finish and does not have any special coating. Good river knife I would recommend it

Answered on 5/13/2013 by Anonymous

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Mitch, there's no functional difference in the two coatings. They are both designed to minimize corrosion.

Answered on 5/13/2013 by Clyde from NRS

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HelloWe use only the yellow ones for our marine activities, the are quite easy to clean, very durable, and an excellent product!Mike ChristieATREC Inc.http://atrec-inc.com

Answered on 5/12/2013 by Anonymous

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I would say they are not any harder to clean than the other. The orange onehas a nice polish to it. The black one is more of a matt. But I wouldnt sayit effects how easy it comes clean. Great knives! I love mine.

Answered on 5/12/2013 by Anonymous

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Both finishes protect the blade from corrosion and wear. You won't haveissues from either. The difference is cosmetics, so pick the one you likebest. This is an easy pick cause its a win-win scenario. You won't bedisappointed either way.

Answered on 5/11/2013 by Anonymous

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I don't think the coatings are different. The black knife will be more difficult to find than the bright colors if you drop it in the river.

Answered on 5/11/2013 by Anonymous

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Don't know about the different coatings/finishes. They're probably the same. I've got the black one (think they were sold out of the yellow at the time).I use it in salt water, Pacific Ocean. Curious, I don't remember the titanium for salt water option mentioned when I bought it.Mine rusts easily, but it doesn't spread, so it's not going to disintegrate.It's easy to sharpen, seems to keep the edge.I leave it attached to my PFD, hose it off after weekly paddles, don't do any other maintenance. Sharpen it once a year or so.I don't maintain it as much as I should but I can count on it to do what it's supposed to do. (There's no tetanus risk from the rust)Ideally I would sharpen it, then coat it with wax--or I should've got the titanium one.The plastic parts, handle, mounting bracket are all bulletproof. I attached it to my PFD with plastic cable ties.The bracket works good, it is one handed which is essential. It's never once popped out by accident.I like the blunt screwdriver tip. In a kayak on the water a sharp point is more of a hazard than a help.If you need a knife to cut lines in an emergency, get the hook knife. That'll hook the line or strap and then you just pull to cut. It'll also be safer if you jumbled and tangled. Firefighters and EMTs have these for seat belts.I once used it to pry open a GPS to change batteries, calm day, flat seas. Little slip and cut myself. So if you need a screwdriver and a knife, get one of each, unless you're only going to pry or screw on the beach.Be safe, see you on the water.Will

Answered on 5/11/2013 by Anonymous

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Would this knife be a good tool for a beach life guard as I need a rescue knife?(if not any alternatives)

yes,it is very easy to get out and though my buddies complain about theblunt point,I like the saftey.I would suggest the orange color though.

Answered on 4/1/2013 by Karen from Tignall Georgia

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It's a great knife. I have three of them and take them down the river allthe time.They are always in the water and do not tarnish.

Answered on 3/27/2013 by Anonymous

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It's great for urgent needs on whitewater...quickly cutting thru snaggednetting on the main fork of tye salmon river idaho so our raft wouldn'tflip...so I imagine it would fit most of your situations---unless you'rebattling a great white shark

Answered on 3/27/2013 by Anonymous

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YES, I keep it on my life vest in case I need to cut a rope. Quick to getout and use.

Answered on 3/27/2013 by Anonymous

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This is a great knife for moving water rescue where you may get boats hung up on sweepers, have to rig z-pulleys to free hang-ups and other line handling chores. My imagination can’t picture needing anything this hefty at the beach, however, myself, having never guarded any where but a waterfront on a lake, I think this is overkill. If this knife comes in a downsized version, I suspect it would be just perfect for the beach. Have a safe and happy waterfront career.

Answered on 3/27/2013 by Anonymous

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It is a great choice. I have used it as a marine patrol and lifeguard staff for a number of years.Sent from my iPad

Answered on 3/27/2013 by Anonymous

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I am not familiar with all the needs of beach rescues, but it should work.. I have used it on a few river rescues. It has a rope cutting slot and one side of the knife has a sharp serrated blade. The sheath holds the knife secure. Not sure how you will fasten it to your speedo?

Answered on 3/27/2013 by Anonymous

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I do not know the scope of life guard duties. I use(d) the pilot for a cutting tool as a rescue diver and for sea kayaking. It is a great tool. Easy to access, control and replace even with gloves on. I did have one of the the center mount keepers break off while ice diving. Very cold that day and I think it just got brittle. I would buy this again and have as a gift for a fellow diver and paddler.

Answered on 3/27/2013 by Anonymous

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It's a great knife. The sheath is designed to fit on a life jacket lash tab or a belt. If that doesn't work for you consider a folding knife, like the Wingman, Item # 2771, that you can slip in a pocket. If your duties are on salt water you should consider the Titanium Pilot, Item # 27571, for its corrosion resistance. The non-titanium Pilot will require regular rinsing and oiling to prevent some rusting in salt water usage.

Yes... you could attach the knife to a belt. Depending on how thick the belt is will determine how tight the knife clip is. I have mine attached to my PFD.Hope this helps!Ted

Answered on 3/13/2013 by Anonymous

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Yes. The plastic sheath has a clip that will attach to a belt.

Answered on 3/9/2013 by Anonymous

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I suppose it could, provided the width of the belt is similar to the lash tab you would find on a PFD.

Answered on 2/26/2013 by Anonymous

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I think it would clip on a belt ok. Maybe it¹d have to be a leather belt. Ihave only clipped it to my life jacket in those clips on the jacket that arespecifically made for knife sheaths. Hope this helps

Answered on 2/26/2013 by Anonymous

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Yes the sheath is designed to go on a belt or lash point. If you are going to use it on a belt you may have to limit the width of the belt as the clip is rigid and non adjustable.CraigSent from my iPad

Answered on 2/27/2013 by Anonymous

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I imagine. I've got it on my PFD on 1.5 inch webbing, so a thicker belt should work fine. It does have a habit of coming loose, unless 2X checked for being clipped in. Found it in the bottom of a rubber raft once!

Answered on 2/27/2013 by Anonymous

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Lee:It works better attaching it to one of your back pack straps, up aroundyour chest is the handiest and most out of the way place I’ve found.Attaching it to your belt can put it right where your arms go and be reallyannoying, particularly since it’s going to catch on stuff.R

Answered on 2/27/2013 by Anonymous

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Yes this knife sheath has a traditional clip and not a closed belt loop. The clip itself is fairly wide so, if you are attaching it to a PFD Lash Tab it fits very snugly. At the end of the clip it also has a little stopper tab that will catch the bottom of the belt stoping it from sliding off. Love this knife.

Answered on 2/27/2013 by Anonymous

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Yes, the newer sheath has a pretty beefy clip that holds to a belt very well. If in doubt, a short length of cord can be attached to the sheath and tied to the belt as a safety line.

Answered on 2/27/2013 by Robert from Fairbanks, AK

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Yes it can. It attached to a belt, a life jacket a strap on a backpack, afannypack any belt or piece of webbing.

Answered on 2/27/2013 by Anonymous

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This knife is a slightly updated design from mine, so, I can only qualify my answer by saying what my knife is like.There is a very strong clip on the back of the knife, however, I think it may be insecure if your belt was slick nylon.

Answered on 2/28/2013 by Anonymous

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I currently have a NRS pilot knife. What is the cost for an additional sheath?

This is great knife to have on the river. First trip out with the knife I had to use it to cut down an old swing rope to help unpin a kayak under a...Read complete review

This is great knife to have on the river. First trip out with the knife I had to use it to cut down an old swing rope to help unpin a kayak under a rock. Having a knife on your vest every time you are on the river is extremely helpful. The holder keeps the knife tight and never budges. I would completely recommend this knife.

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Awesome knife needs defect fixed

I work as a Paramedic in WA State. I recently purchased this knife for my swiftwater rescue gear and am very happy with it but must now send it back due to the soft...Read complete review

I work as a Paramedic in WA State. I recently purchased this knife for my swiftwater rescue gear and am very happy with it but must now send it back due to the soft rubber on the handle peeling away from the blade. I am not one to complain but I purchased this knife last month. I would recommend using a harder rubber material on the handle. If this defect can be fixed, all the other features the Pilot has to offer makes this is an awesome knife.

Our version of this knife is several years old but I don't think the blade design has changed. Face it the most common use of a river knife is to slice food when on river trips. In 20 years I have only used a river knife in a rescue type of situation once but nearly every day I am on the river I use a river knife for cutting food, particularly slicing cheese for lunch. That is where this knife is terrible, the bevel on the blade is such that this knife will not slice cheese, it just cuts irregular shaped pieces. If the blade was shaped with a better taper to allow for slicing it would be a great knife but I have never been satisfied with it for its most common use so I stopped carrying it.

Great rescue knife. The lack of a sharp point and dull back side make it safe to use when cutting a cord that is wrapped around a person. The cord cutter and serrated parts of the blade will cut any cord or strap you will encounter. The holder will not release when knocked, which has is a serious problem with some designs.